
Details
Early variety perfect for short seasons and concentrated harvests. Very determinate plants reach 15-24” tall and are covered with round fruit weighing on average 4-5 oz and measuring 2-2.5” in diameter. Smooth, fleshy interior is great for sauce, processing or slicing for fresh eating. Stems are jointless, leaving behind the flower calyx, making harvesting easy. Good resistance to cracking. Determinate.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Lycopersicon lycopersicum |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
Growth Habit | Determinate |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Ferment seeds before storing |
Open Pollinated (OP) | Yes |
Usage | Canning, Drying |
Fruit Color | Red |
Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound) |
Seeds Per Pack | 25 |